Some better practices for measuring racial and ethnic identity constructs.

By J. Helms. 2007

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Ethnic identity and personal well-being of people of color: a meta-analysis. (2011, background): “Because conceptual blurring has occurred between ethnic identity and racial identity, it is essential that researchers clarify their intended focus (Helms, 2007).”
Racial and Ethnic Identity Theory, Measurement, and Research in Counseling Psychology: Present Status and Future Directions (2007, methodology): “When using extant racial and ethnic identity measures with new samples, it is a good general practice to conduct a CFA to examine the goodness of fit with the new samples (Cokley, 2007; Helms, 2007; Phinney & Ong, 2007).”
Ethnic and Racial Identity in Adolescence: Implications for Psychosocial, Academic, and Health Outcomes (2014, unknown): “Another long-standing issue in the literature concerns the distinction between race and ethnicity for non-White populations (Cokley, 2007; Helms, 2007).”
Conducting Research With LGB People of Color: Methodological Challenges and Strategies (2010, background): “Researchers should provide detailed information with regard to any modifications made to existing instruments (Helms, 2007).”